Indianapolis Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Indianapolis get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Indianapolis in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Indianapolis averages 25.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Indianapolis (12.5 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (8.8 in). A typical winter brings about 7.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.2 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Indianapolis get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Indianapolis in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Indianapolis snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Indianapolis yet this season.
Average snowfall in Indianapolis
That is more snow than 33% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Indiana average of 27.3 inches.
Station: Indianapolis (NOAA USW00093819), elevation 241 m, 12.5 km from Indianapolis. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Indianapolis
- Beech Grove 25.5″/yr
- Greenwood 25.5″/yr
- Avon 25.5″/yr
- Plainfield 25.5″/yr
- Brownsburg 25.5″/yr
- Zionsville 17.2″/yr
- Carmel 20.3″/yr
- Fishers 26.7″/yr
- Westfield 20.3″/yr
- Franklin 16.9″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Indianapolis today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Indianapolis from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Indianapolis get a year?
On average 25.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Indianapolis.
What is the snowiest month in Indianapolis?
Jan, with an average of 8.8 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.